Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has scheduled a meeting with the United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, for Monday, April 7, in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 10% tariff on Ghanaian exports.
The Minister confirmed this development through a post on Facebook, stating, “I can confirm that I have invited US Ambassador to Ghana, Her Excellency Virginia Palmer to my office on Monday morning to provide clarifications and reasons for President Trump’s imposition of 10% tariff on Ghana.”
This new tariff, which is part of a larger shift in U.S. trade policy, has raised concerns among Ghanaian exporters and policymakers.
Industry experts caution that this measure may weaken Ghana’s competitiveness in the U.S. market, particularly impacting vital exports such as cocoa and textiles.
Ambassador Palmer, who has previously emphasized the strong relationship between Ghana and the United States, is anticipated to explain the reasoning behind the tariff and its potential effects on bilateral trade relations.
The meeting underscores Ghana’s commitment to safeguarding its economic interests while maintaining its enduring diplomatic ties with the United States.
